You’re on the hook for a significant period of spousal support following your divorce -- and the changes in the tax laws that prohibit you from deducting that support are rather painful. Naturally, you’re eager to get out of paying the support if you can -- and you’ve...
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Month: April 2021
What if you don’t agree with your ex’s rules for the children?
You believe in a rather loose set of rules for the children. You don’t want them to feel smothered. There are consequences for major issues, but you don’t worry about minor infractions. Your ex, on the other hand, has a strict set of rules. The kids can only watch TV...
Could you lose everything in your high-asset divorce?
One of the things that people worry about when they decide they are getting a divorce is how they can best protect their assets. It’s not always guaranteed that both parties will walk away with half of their assets. In New York, equitable distribution laws apply,...